Cedar Hills Community Church
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The Thrill of Hope
December 04, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBA Weary World Rejoices: The Thrill of Hope Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The thrill of hope about the peace God promises brings joy. TEXT - Isaiah 35:1-10 “A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new glorious morn.” 1. Accept No Substitute Peace. Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest...
A Weary World Rejoices: A World Pining
November 27, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBA Weary World Rejoices: A World Pining Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We have an irresistible yearning for the world to be better. TEXT - Isaiah 35:1-10 OUTLINE “Long lay the world in sin and error pining.” 1. Scream out loud. The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. ~ Isaiah 35:1 Pining is an irresistible yearning or ache. How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? ~Psalm 31:1 2. Take a breat...
A World Pining
November 27, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBA Weary World Rejoices: A World Pining Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We have an irresistible yearning for the world to be better. TEXT - Isaiah 35:1-10 “Long lay the world in sin and error pining.” 1. Scream out loud. The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. ~ Isaiah 35:1Pining is an irresistible yearning or ache. How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? ~ Psalm 31:1 2. Take a breath. Strengthen t...
Walking With Jesus: Relational & Intentional
November 20, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBWALKING WITH JESUS: Relational & Intentional Steve Poole THEME – Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men TEXT – Matthew 4:19, 1 Corinthians 4:15-17 DISCIPLESHIP IS… 1. Discipleship is NOT information transfer, but learning to obediently walk as Jesus walked. 2. Discipleship is caught, not taught. 3. Discipleship is like spiritual parenting. (1 Corinthians 4:15-17) 4. Discipleship is relational and intentional. (Luke 5:27-32) 5. Discipleship is our purpose. (Matthew 28:19...
Walking With Jesus: Jesus and Fruit
November 13, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Fruit Leah Carolan THEME – The Father is glorified by much fruit. TEXT – John 15:1-8 REVIEW Jesus was a not a 'super-human' but was fully human walking in the power of the Holy Spirit during His time on earth, and we are empowered by that same Holy Spirit to do the things Jesus did. Three Types of Fruit in the Bible Character Fruit – Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)Conduct Fruit – Fruit of Righteousness (Philippians 1:11)Convert Fruit – Making new ...
Walking With Jesus: Leading Into the Future
November 06, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWALKING WITH JESUS: Leading Into the Future Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - It’s a great day to follow Jesus. TEXT - Matthew 9:35-38 REVIEW HS… Holy Spirit dependence. P… Prayerful guidance. O… Obedient living. W… Word-centered hearts. E… Exalting the Father in everything. R… Relational intentionality. 1. Kingdom Focused. Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 2. Comp...
Walking With Jesus: Leading into the Future
November 06, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWALKING WITH JESUS: Leading Into the Future Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - It’s a great day to follow Jesus. TEXT - Matthew 9:35-38 REVIEW HS… Holy Spirit dependence. P… Prayerful guidance. O… Obedient living. W… Word-centered hearts. E… Exalting the Father in everything. R… Relational intentionality. 1. Kingdom Focused. Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 2....
Walking With Jesus: Intentional Loving Relationships
October 30, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWALKING WITH JESUS: Intentional Loving Relationships Steve Poole THEME - Whatever good we do is the work of God through us. TEXT - Matthew 9:9-13, 9:18-38, 10:1 Holy Spirit POWER P - Praying as Jesus O - Obeying like Jesus W - Word centered like Jesus E - Exalting the Father R - Relational like Jesus 1. Jesus prioritized people. 2. Jesus saw people, not problems * “As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And h...
Walking With Jesus: Jesus and the Father
October 23, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and the Father Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Whatever good we do is the work of God through us.. TEXT - John 17:1-11 Focus verse: "Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one." ~ John 17:11b OUTLINE Review HS… Holy Spirit dependence. P… Prayerful guidance. O… Obedient living. W… Word-centered hearts. E… Exalting the Father in everything. R… Relational intentionality. 1. The Father Sustains Al...
Walking With Jesus: Jesus and Scripture
October 16, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBWALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Scripture Gary Sager THEME - Jesus is our model—we need to know His view of Scripture TEXT - Matthew 5:17-20 OUTLINE 1. Walk With Jesus: Review Holy Spirit Dependence is: * P.rayerful Guidance * O.bedient Living * W.ord-Centered/Scripture * E.xalting the Father * R.elational Intentionality 2. Jesus believed the Scriptures point to Him. * Luke 4:22 - He began by saying to them, “Today as you listen, this Scripture has been fulfilled.” * John 5:30 - Yo...
Walking With Jesus: Jesus and Obedience
October 09, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Obedience Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Disciples who walk with Jesus hear and do. TEXT - Matthew 7:13-29 OUTLINE 1. Disciples live like Jesus. 1 John 2:3-6 (vs 6 - Whoever claims to live in Jesus must live as Jesus did.) Matthew 28:16-20 (vs 20a - …teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.) Matthew 5:48 - Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. 2. Jesus obeyed. John 5:30 - By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, ...
Walking With Jesus: Jesus and Prayer
October 02, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBWALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and Prayer Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Praying like Jesus moves us into radical discipleship. TEXT - Luke 22:39-45 OUTLINE 1. What is radical prayer? When Jesus prayed, he expected God to hear him. "I and the Father are one." ~ John 10:31 “Prayer means that, in some unique way, we believe we’re invited into a relationship with someone who hears us when we speak.” ~ Anne Lammot 2. Why pray radical prayers? * We pray because we can’t help it. Three essentials...
Walking With Jesus: Jesus and the Holy Spirit
September 25, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBWALKING WITH JESUS: Jesus and the Holy Spirit Steve Poole TEXT - Luke 3:21-22, Luke 4:1-2, Luke 4:14-21 OUTLINE 1. Jesus was FULL of the Holy Spirit, and so are WE a. “And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness” ~ Luke 4:1 b. “And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of th...
Walking With Jesus: The Son of Man
September 18, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBWALKING LIKE JESUS: The Son of Man Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - How Human is Jesus? TEXT - Hebrews 2:10-13, 14-18 OUTLINE For this reason, he had to be made like them, fully human in every way. Hebrews 2:17a 1. Celebrate the Glorious Son of Man. By his Son, God created the world in the beginning, and it will all belong to the Son at the end. This Son perfectly mirrors God, and is stamped with God’s nature. He holds everything together by his powerful words! Hebrews 1:3 2. Embrace the S...
Walking With Jesus: The Heart of Jesus
September 11, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWALKING WITH JESUS: The Heart of Jesus. Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Grow a Heart Like Jesus TEXT - John 13:1-17 OUTLINE - Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. John 13:1b Grow a loving heart. * A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:34-35 Grow a confident heart. * Jesus knew that the Father had put all things un...
Four Chair Discipleship: Abiding Growth
September 04, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB4-Chair Discipleship: Abiding Growth Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - All living things grow. TEXT - John 15:1-10 OUTLINE I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 1. Cultivate Patience. * Growth is hard. * Growth takes a long time. 2. Cultivate Focus. * Growth requires a relationship with Jesus. * Growth requires a relationship with one another. 3. Cultivate Steadfastness. * Growth h...
4 Chair Discipleship: Abiding Growth
September 04, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB4-Chair Discipleship: Abiding Growth Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - All living things grow. TEXT - John 15:1-10 OUTLINE I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 1. Cultivate Patience. * Growth is hard. * Growth takes a long time. 2. Cultivate Focus. * Growth requires a relationship with Jesus. * Growth requires a relationship with one another. 3. Cultivate Steadfastness. * Growth h...
Four Chair Discipleship: The Life-Long Journey
August 28, 2022 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBFOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP The life-long journey of following Jesus together Steve Poole THEME - Jesus calls us his family. Through faith we become His brothers and sisters. OUTLINE – Romans 12:1-19 1. The family of God, all sitting around a table together is a beautiful image of the local church •Being a Christian is NOT a destination, it is a life-long journey. 2. All Christians are on the life-long journey of following Jesus together! •We are to be living sacrifices! We are NOT called t...
4 Chair Discipleship: The Life-Long Journey
August 28, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBFOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP The life-long journey of following Jesus together Steve Poole THEME - Jesus calls us his family. Through faith we become His brothers and sisters. OUTLINE – Romans 12:1-19 1. The family of God, all sitting around a table together is a beautiful image of the local church • Being a Christian is NOT a destination, it is a life-long journey. 2. All Christians are on the life-long journey of following Jesus together! • We are to be living sacrifices! We are NOT called...
Four Chair Discipleship: Walls to Growth
August 21, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBFOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: Walls to Growth Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Disciples face barriers to growth. We are called to break down these walls. TEXT - Matthew 19:16-22 OUTLINE Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Matthew 19:21-22 THREE WALLS TO GROWTH 1. Sin. * If we claim to be withou...
4 Chair Discipleship: Walls to Growth
August 21, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBFOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: Walls to Growth Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Disciples face barriers to growth. We are called to break down these walls. TEXT - Matthew 19:16-22 OUTLINE Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Matthew 19:21-22 THREE WALLS TO GROWTH 1. Sin. * If we claim to be withou...
Four Chair Discipleship: Chair 3 and 4 Disciples
August 14, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBFOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: Chair 3 and 4 Disciples. - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Disciples proclaim Jesus. TEXT - Luke 24:47-48 OUTLINE It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: “There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.” You are witnesses of all these things. Luke 24:47–48 1. Proclaim Jesus. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in J...
4 Chair Discipleship: Chair 3 and 4 Disciples
August 14, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBFOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: Chair 3 and 4 Disciples Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Disciples proclaim Jesus. TEXT - Luke 24:47-48 OUTLINE "It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: 'There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.' You are witnesses of all these things." Luke 24:47–48 1. Proclaim Jesus. * “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in J...
Four Chair Discipleship: The Four Chairs
August 07, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBFOUR CHAIR DISCIPLESHIP: The Four Chairs Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME: Disciples live like Jesus. TEXT : 1 John 2:6. Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. OUTLINE: Chair 1: Come and see. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29 Jesus invites seekers to trust in him. Next Step: Repent and Surrender. Chair 2: Come and follow. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out t...
Meeting Jesus: Beyond Salvation
July 31, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis week we welcome Rev. Blaine Newhouse, a special guest preacher and missionary to Bahrain.
Meeting Jesus: The Testimony of Nicodemus
July 24, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBMEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Nicodemus Steve Poole THEME - When Nicodemus encountered Jesus he recognized that he was “a turtle on a post” –he was above everyone else, maybe looking a little silly. He needed to humbly recognize his need for the savior, Jesus, and be born again. TEXT - John 3:1-21, 7:50-52, 19:39-40 OUTLINE A. Introduction – “I look at the turtle on top of the fence post and remember that he didn’t get there on his own. He had help.” ~ Alex Haley B. Before Jesus - N...
Meeting Jesus: The Testimony of Mary the Mother of Jesus
July 17, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBMEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Mary, Mother of Jesus Gary Sager THEME - Mary will forever stand out as unique, a rare woman among women, who was highly favored and blessed. TEXT - Luke 1:26-56 OUTLINE A. Introduction - We are introduced to a very special and unique person—a person who was both impacted by and impactful to Jesus. (Luke 1:26-27) B. Why Mary? • Because we need to take a Biblical look at the Real Mary. • Because God chose her. • Because she said “Yes.” • Because she’s Je...
Meeting Jesus: The Testimony of the Demoniac
July 10, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBMEETING JESUS: The Testimony of the Demoniac - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus has authority over darkness. TEXT - Mark 5:1-20 OUTLINE A. Before Jesus: Total Ruin. Mark 5:1-5 1. Battle forces of darkness. Ephesians 6:12 2. Battle hopelessness. B. Meeting Jesus: What do you want from me? Mark 5:6-17 1. Meet Jesus the disrupter - he has power and authority. 2. Meet Jesus the liberator - he has mercy and compassion. C. After Jesus: Surrender. Mark 5:18-20 1. Go home to your own peop...
Meeting Jesus: The Testimony of John the Baptist
July 03, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBMEETING JESUS: The Testimony of John the Baptist - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Jesus is the one who delivers us in our weakness! TEXT - John 1:14-33, Mark 1:1-11, Matthew 11:1-19 OUTLINE A. Before Jesus: Strength and goodness. 1. The voice of one calling in the wilderness. Mark 1:1-8 2. The prophet of repentance. John 1:14-26 B. Meeting Jesus: Awe and Wonder. 1. Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. John 1:27-53 2. In humility value others above yourselves. Philip...
Future Forward: Walk in Unity
June 26, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBFUTURE FORWARD: Walk in Unity - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The Gospel unites us. TEXT - Ephesians 4:1-7 OUTLINE A. Celebrate gospel-based unity. One body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one Father. Walk worthy of the calling to which you were called. (4:1) B. Maintain humility-driven unity. Walk with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love. Eph.4:2 In humility value others above yourselves. Phil. 2:3 Love be...
Future Forward: Walk in Submission
June 19, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBFUTURE FORWARD: Walk in Submission - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - When the way forward becomes complicated, we need submission, surrender, and trust. TEXT - Ephesians 5:21 OUTLINE A. Walk into the future. 1. Walk in love. Ephesians 5:1-5 2. Walk in light. Ephesians 5:6-14 3. Walk in wisdom. Ephesians 5:7-20 B. Walk toward complexity. 1. Complexity requires submission. Ephesians 5:21. 2. Submission requires surrender. Matthew 16:24 3. Surrender requires trust. Matthew 7:7 C. Walk with ...
Future Forward: Walk in Wisdom
June 12, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBFUTURE FORWARD: Walk in Wisdom - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The way forward requires love, light, and wisdom. TEXT - Ephesians 5:15-21 OUTLINE A. Walk into the Future. 1. Walk as imitators of God who love. Ephesians 5:1-7 2. Walk as light shining in the darkness. Ephesians 5:6-14 B. Avoid Foolishness. 1. How long will you, who are simple, love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? Proverbs 1:22 2. Beware of simpletons, scoffers, and reb...
Future Forward: Be the Light
June 05, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBFUTURE FORWARD: Be the Light – Steve Poole THEME - Because God holds our future in His hands, our future is secure. TEXT - Ephesians 5:6-14 A. Warning - Do NOT be deceived, Do NOT partner with the deceived B. Progressive Christianity 1. Progressive Christianity Has a Low View of Christ 2. Progressive Christianity Is Focused on Moralism, Not Salvation 3. Progressive Christianity Downplays Our Fallen-ness C. “Welcome is our language, but transformation is our vocabulary” ~Pastor...
Future Forward: Imitate God
May 29, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBFuture Forward: Imitate God - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Because God holds our future in His hands, our future is secure. TEXT - Ephesians 5:1-7 OUTLINE A. Imitators of God forgive. 1. We are forgiven. Ephesians 1&2 2. We forgive others. Ephesians 4:31-32 B. Imitators of God love. 1. Love sacrifices. Romans 5:6-8, I John 4 2. Love Protects. Ephesians 5:1-2 3. Love corrects. Ephesians 4:25-30, Ephesians 5:3-7 C. Imitators of God obey. 1. Put off the old. Ephesians 4:21-23, 2. Put o...
The Fear of the Lord (Jonah 4)
May 22, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBTHE FEAR OF THE LORD BRINGS EXTRAVAGANT GRACE Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The fear of the LORD runs toward God. TEXT - Jonah 4 A. The fear of the LORD yields ridiculous transformation. • Jonah 1-3 • Psalm 51 B. Our ridiculous reluctance won’t deter God. • Jonah 3-4. • But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. Jonah 4:1 C. God’s ridiculous extravagance keeps coming. • Luke 15 • “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for...
The Fear of the Lord (Jonah 3)
May 15, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBTHE FEAR OF THE LORD – JONAH 3 Gary Sager THEME – God uses reluctant people. REVIEW 1. 2 Kings 14:23-27 – 1st mention of Jonah (vs. 26- 27) 2. Jonah 1 - Jonah’s Call and Rebellion (vs. 1-3) 3. Jonah 2 - Jonah’s Resolution (vs. 9) 4. Jonah 3 - Jonah’s 2nd Chance (vs. 1 & 2) • Jonah’s Relenting Message (vs. 4) • Nineveh’s Response (Verse 5) • The King’s Declaration (Verses 6-9) • God’s Restoration 5. Jonah 4 • Jonah’s Ridiculousness (Verses 1-3) • God’s Rejoicing (Verse...
The Fear of the Lord (Jonah 2)
May 08, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBTHE FEAR OF THE LORD – JONAH 2 - Steve Poole THEME – Lack of the fear of the LORD leads to downfall. TEXT - Jonah 2 A. Jonah was in the pit because he didn’t fear the Lord. 1. The fear of the Lord is reverent awe that leads to obedience and sacrifice. 2. “As I walk with the Lord, I discover that God poses an ominous threat to my ego, but not to me. He rescues me from my delusions, so he may reveal the truth that sets me free. He casts me down, only to lift me up again. He sits in judgment...
The Fear of the Lord Reorders Life
May 01, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBTHE FEAR OF THE LORD REORDERS LIFE - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The Fear of the Lord drives out all other fears. TEXT - Jonah 1 OUTLINE How does the Fear of the LORD drive out other fears? A. Without the Fear of the LORD, we go down. Jonah 1:1-3 Psalm 139 Without Fear of the LORD, we flee God’s presence. B. With the Fear of the LORD, we see truth. Jonah 1:4-10. Isaiah 44:6-8 With the Fear of the LORD, we enter God’s presence. C. The Fear of the LORD, reorders life. Jonah 1:1...
The Fear of the Lord (Jonah 1)
May 01, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBTHE FEAR OF THE LORD REORDERS LIFE - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The Fear of the Lord drives out all other fears. TEXT - Jonah 1 OUTLINE How does the Fear of the LORD drive out other fears? 1. Without the Fear of the LORD, we go down. a. Jonah 1:1-3 b. Psalm 139 c. Without Fear of the LORD, we flee God’s presence. 2. With the Fear of the LORD, we see truth. a. Jonah 1:4-10. b. Isaiah 44:6-8 c. With the Fear of the LORD, we enter God’s presence. 3. The Fear of the LORD, reorders life. ...
Glittering Vices: The Laws of Hope
April 24, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBGlittering Vices: The Laws of Hope - Pastor Kent Landhuis - THEME - Because the world is broken - we need hope. And we have it in Jesus!! TEXT - Romans 8:22-25 OUTLINE Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong, will. 1. The Law of Universal Hope: Hope springs eternal. Romans 8:25 Everything that is done in the world is done by hope. Martin Luther 2. The Law of Dissonance: Hope grows in the dark. Romans 8:22. "Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darknes...
The Laws of Hope
April 24, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBGlittering Vices: The Laws of Hope - Pastor Kent Landhuis - THEME - Because the world is broken - we need hope. And we have it in Jesus!! TEXT - Romans 8:22-25 OUTLINE Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong, will. 1. The Law of Universal Hope: Hope springs eternal. a. Romans 8:25 b. Everything that is done in the world is done by hope. Martin Luther 2. The Law of Dissonance: Hope grows in the dark. a. Romans 8:22. b. "Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the ...
Glittering Vices: Vainglory
April 17, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBEASTER 2022: Resurrection Glory - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We find our true glory in Jesus. (Not in our vainglorious, prideful pursuits) TEXT - Philippians 2:5-11 OUTLINE People are made to seek glory - seek it in the right place. A. Who is glory-worthy? Jesus is supremely glory-worthy. Worship ascribes worth to Jesus. Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 1:3 B. Why are we so glory-needy? Vainglory is the excessive and disordered desire for recognition and approval of others. Vaing...
Vainglory
April 17, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBEASTER 2022: Resurrection Glory - Pastor Kent Landhuis - THEME - We find our true glory in Jesus. (Not in our vainglorious, prideful pursuits) - TEXT - Philippians 2:5-11 OUTLINE People are made to seek glory - seek it in the right place. A. Who is glory-worthy? 1. Jesus is supremely glory-worthy. 2. Worship ascribes worth to Jesus. 3. Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 1:3 B. Why are we so glory-needy? 1. Vainglory is the excessive and disordered desire for recognition and approval of othe...
Glittering Vices: Envy
April 10, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBLENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Envy – Steve Poole - THEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross. TEXTS – Genesis 3:5, Philippians 3:7-11; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Matthew 20:1-16 OUTLINE The envious heart is destructive. A. Ground rules - James 1:12-15. Own your own sin. No secret sin. Confession brings hope. B. Envy Flourishes in Comparison Eliminate or minimize comparison Limit time on social media. C. Envy grows from a false sense of identity. W...
Glittering Vices: Wrath
April 03, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBLENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Wrath - Pastor Kent Landhuis - THEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross. TEXTS - James 1:19-22 OUTLINE Anger registers a wrong and responds with a desire to set it right. A. Ground rules - James 1:12-15. Own your own sin. No secret sin. Confession brings hope. B. Righteous Indignation. Mark 3:1-6 Righteous indignation aims at the correct target. Righteous indignation hits the target with the proper force. C. Dead...
Wrath
April 03, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBLENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Wrath - Pastor Kent Landhuis - THEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross. TEXTS - James 1:19-22 OUTLINE Anger registers a wrong and responds with a desire to set it right. A. Ground rules - James 1:12-15. 1. Own your own sin. 2. No secret sin. 3. Confession brings hope. B. Righteous Indignation. Mark 3:1-6 1. Righteous indignation aims at the correct target. 2. Righteous indignation hits the target with th...
Glittering Vices: Sloth
March 27, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBLENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Sloth - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross. TEXTS - Matthew 25:14-27, James 1:12-15 OUTLINE Slothfulness is short-sighted self-protection. Proverbs 6:6-11 A. Ground rules - James 1:12-15. Own your own sin. No secret sin. Confession brings hope. B. Two paths lead to slothfulness. Matthew 25:14-27. Couch Potato Sloth. The plight of the lazy. Workaholic Sloth. The plight of the busy. ...
Sloth
March 27, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBLENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Sloth - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross. TEXTS - Matthew 25:14-27, James 1:12-15 OUTLINE Slothfulness is short-sighted self-protection. Proverbs 6:6-11 A. Ground rules - James 1:12-15. 1. Own your own sin. 2. No secret sin. 3. Confession brings hope. B. Two paths lead to slothfulness. Matthew 25:14-27. 1. Couch Potato Sloth. The plight of the lazy. 2. Workaholic Sloth. The plight of the busy. ...
Glittering Vices: Greed
March 20, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBLENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Greed - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross. TEXTS - Matthew 10:17-26 James 1:12-15 OUTLINE To what is your soul most attached? A. What ground rules guide us? James 1:12-15. Own your own sin. No secret sin. Confession brings hope. B. What keeps us from Jesus? Matthew 10:16-22. Greed: Inner attachment to wealth and possessions. Now I had discovered the great pearl. To buy it, I had to sell every...
Greed
March 20, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBLENT 2022: Glittering Vices: Greed - Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Sin destroys our souls. Jesus restores our souls on the cross. TEXTS - Matthew 10:17-26 James 1:12-15 OUTLINE To what is your soul most attached? A. What ground rules guide us? James 1:12-15. 1. Own your own sin. 2. No secret sin. 3. Confession brings hope. B. What keeps us from Jesus? Matthew 10:16-22. 1. Greed: Inner attachment to wealth and possessions. 2. Now I had discovered the great pearl. To buy it, I had to sell...